Collect enough information about that system to have an accurate picture of that concept's place in your music, how it functions, it's purpose, the degree to which you use it...

>>if you play melodic rock, for instance, and soloing is something you do alot of, then you should be FULLY versed in modal systems and they will be a primary approach for you....so absorb them, and begin applying them...understand WHY they are so crucial in this environment (to the understanding of melody, and genre-specific motifs)

Target those negative aspects that have a major influence on efficacy and functionality...

>>zone in on the fact that though you may play modes alot, that picking them cleanly, has not been happening...

List the strong positive features of that approach, noting those that are used most frequently...

>>your modal approach has given you a broad perspective and knowledge of the fretboard and allows you access to soloing in many different harmonic environments (Dorian, Lydian, Mixolydian, etc)...

Use your assessment and information to develop a new approach, and improve on the weaknesses you discovered....

>>maybe you've always played modes positionally; time to globalize them and see them as one system all over the fretboard then...

Test how well the new approach works, making certain that if weaknesses are strengthened, that strengths are not diluted...

>>if you begin playing as a larger modal systematic approach, make certain you don't lose the foundational aspects of knowing your positions...

Use the ideas in practice, in performance, and other areas of application...writing, recording, etc...

>>test, experiment, apply....

Ask objective forces if they notice a difference...

>>your teacher, friends, whoever hears you on a regular basis and can form an opinion...

Interesting article. Quite long, but interesting. I did take exception to one part of it. I'm into jazz, gospel, classic rock, country and pop on the guitar. You recommended setting aside a hatred for a certain style of music. I think if "that" genre of music goes against your belief system, then it's going to be fairly hard to put that hatred aside and start listening to it. For me, that would be rap, metal and screamo. Sorry rap, metal and screamo dudes, but that's my preference. While I'm fine with someone else liking those genres, they're just not for me and I'll never be able to accept them.